Original Mind Zen

In this talk, Taesan discusses the role of the ego in Zen practice.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.

In this talk, Taesan discusses Buddha nature and how it relates to our lives.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.

The Buddha is not only some enlightened man who lives 2,500 years ago; the Buddha is who you see when you look in the mirror. Look inside and discover this for yourself.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.

True kindness is selfless. Giving with the hopes of gain is not kindness, but business. In Zen, we need to be painfully honest about our motives. Our state of mind is just as important as the action that accompanies it.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.

The Buddha awakened to something comepletely indescribable. Words only confuse us. The aim of Zen is to realize that same experience of the Buddha, which is best expressed with silence.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.

In Buddhism, so much emphasis is placed on the enlightened mind, yet little is said about enlightened action. In this Dharma talk, Taesan discusses how kindness is the supreme act of Buddhahood.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.

If we lived every moment like our lives depended on it, there would be no room for suffering. All of our attention would be consumed with the present. In a very real sense, that's what Zen practice is--becoming this present moment in all of its entirety.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.

The Buddhadharma is like a set of training wheels on a bicycle. Once they have served their purpose, by all means take them off. We shouldn't get attached to the teachings. However, they are very useful to help other people wake up too, so don't throw them out entirely.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.

Meticulous care and attention, that's what Zen practice consists of. In this Dharma talk, Taesan discusses the importance of appreciating everything in our lives as expressions of the great mystery.

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.

We spend so much of our time trying to make our lives carefree. We avoid discomfort at all costs, the equivalent to carpeting the entire world. Instead, why not learn how to live intelligently with discomfort?

Introduction and sound engineering by Tom Eunsahn Gartland.